Who this is for
First Eucharist
Baptized Catholic children who are ready for First Eucharist preparation. First Reconciliation ordinarily precedes First Eucharist; contact us if your child’s sacramental history is different.
Preparation pathway
First Eucharist
Preparation for children receiving Holy Communion for the first time, rooted in Sunday Mass and family participation in parish formation.
Important
Exact requirements depend on each person’s situation.
This page provides general guidance. Parish-published dates, forms, and requirements below are the reference for the current year. If the sacramental history is not straightforward, contact us before completing forms.
Typical next steps
- 1
Confirm the child’s sacramental history and participation in the appropriate faith formation process.
- 2
Complete parish and family preparation centered on the Mass, the Real Presence of Christ, and receiving the Eucharist reverently.
- 3
Complete First Reconciliation preparation and celebrate First Eucharist on the parish schedule.
What you may need
- Baptismal record if the child was baptized outside St. Andrew’s
- Current family/contact information
- Any forms, rehearsals, or preparation details listed below
Do not send sacramental certificates, identification numbers, or private documents through the contact form.
Action items
Forms & registration
There are currently no published forms for this sacrament.
Upcoming dates
Published events connected with this preparation pathway.
No upcoming dates are published yet. Check the calendar or contact us to confirm the current schedule.
Preparation resources
Parish-published material to support this preparation.
There are not yet additional published resources for this sacrament.
Does your situation not fit neatly here?
That is normal. Send us the person’s age and which sacraments they have already received, and we’ll help identify the next step.